Category Manager, MRO & CapEx
SUMMARY
Our client is a global manufacturing organization seeking a Category Manager to lead sourcing and procurement initiatives across Facilities, MRO, and Capital Expenditure categories. This position will play a critical role in optimizing supplier performance, reducing costs, supporting operational excellence, and driving long-term sourcing strategies across manufacturing operations.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Own sourcing and category strategies across Facilities, MRO, and Capital Expenditure categories, partnering with Operations, Engineering, Facilities, and business leaders to support operational and financial goals.
- Lead strategic sourcing initiatives from planning and supplier evaluation through negotiations, contracting, implementation, and performance management.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings, supplier optimization, risk reduction, and process improvements through spend analysis, market intelligence, and supplier benchmarking.
- Negotiate supplier agreements, service contracts, and commercial terms while ensuring strong service levels, contract compliance, and long-term value creation.
- Serve as a trusted procurement advisor to stakeholders, helping drive sourcing decisions, supplier selection, and category management best practices across the organization.
- Support capital projects, facility improvements, and operational initiatives by developing strong supplier partnerships and delivering measurable business results.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience in strategic sourcing, category management, or procurement within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Background managing indirect spend categories such as Facilities, MRO, Capital Equipment, Automation, Robotics, Plant Services, or Capital Projects.
- Proven success leading sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, and contract management activities.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence Operations, Engineering, Facilities, and business leadership.
- Demonstrated track record of delivering cost savings, supplier improvements, and procurement value creation.
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